Fragrance comparison

Creation 1984 vs Epic

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,180 ratings analysed

4 wins

Creation 1984

Ted Lapidus

3.871,170 votes

Rank #2,662 WoodyGreen

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47%scent match

Some overlap

Epic

American Eagle

4.1010 votes

Rank #43,789 GreenAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Creation 1984 takes 4 of 4 categories.

Creation 1984
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Epic
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Creation 19844/4

Epic0/4

Ratings & consensus: Creation 1984
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Creation 1984
Sillage & projection: Creation 1984
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Creation 1984

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Creation 1984Ted Lapidus

EpicAmerican Eagle

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

4.10/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 57%Had 36%Want 7%

Category winnerCreation 1984Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

51%Like

2%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

1,170 votes

20%Love

70%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityCreation 1984

SillageCreation 1984

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

white floral69%

mossy61%

green100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both green, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

GalbanumMangoBlack CurrantPassionfruitPeachBergamotNeroliLemon

Heart

NarcissusCarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangOrrisGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliAmberMuskVanilla

Top

Mandarin OrangeAldehydesLemonNeroliGreen LeavesGalbanumRhubarb

Heart

Red ApplePearSandalwoodVetiverPatchouli

Base

Tonka BeanMossMyrrhMusk

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Neroli, Lemon and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer67

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,662

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#43,789

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerCreation 1984Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Creation 1984 by Ted Lapidus is a powerhouse chypre that clashes bitter galbanum with sweet mango. This vintage classic targets collectors who appreciate green oakmoss and complex, sunny floral blends. It projects a nostalgic, self-assured aura, perfect for cool spring days when you want a fragrance that cuts through …

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Epic by American Eagle is an aromatic, fruity fragrance for men that centers on a crisp blend of mandarin, green leaves, and rhubarb. Released in 2012, this scent opens with a sharp, aldehyde-driven freshness that settles into a woody, musky base. It is a casual choice suitable for daily wear, particularly during the …

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Creation 1984 or Epic?

Creation 1984 takes 4 of 4 categories. Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes; Epic is rated 4.10/5 from 10 votes. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Epic for a green and aromatic character. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Creation 1984 or Epic?

Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Epic 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Creation 1984 or Epic?

Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, Epic 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Creation 1984 and Epic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Neroli, Lemon and Vetiver.

Is Creation 1984 or Epic better for summer or winter?

Epic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Creation 1984 and Epic?

Creation 1984 has top notes of Galbanum, Mango, Black Currant and Passionfruit, heart notes of Narcissus, Carnation, Tuberose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Epic has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Aldehydes, Lemon and Neroli, heart notes of Red Apple, Pear, Sandalwood and Vetiver, a base of Tonka Bean, Moss, Myrrh and Musk.